In the Review Board's opinion the overall impact of these elements is no higher than strong. The decision was unanimous.

"It is with great pleasure that we announce the success of our appeal. We are proud to confirm that the game will be released in Australia in its original entirety, with no content altered or removed in any way. We were confident of successfully appealing the Board's original decision to refuse classification and appreciate that the Classification Review Board has made a decision that complies with the current guidelines and framework," said Darren Macbeth, Managing Director of SEGA Australia.

The game was originally Refused Classification by the Classification Board on August 23, 2011.

The Classification Review Board is an independent merits review body that makes a fresh classification decision upon receipt of an application for review. This Classification Review Board decision takes the place of the original decision made by the Classification Board.

The House of the Dead: Overkill – Extended Cut is due for release in Australia on October 27, 2011.